Diploma in Advanced Torque Vectoring in Motorsport
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in advanced torque vectoring in motorsport, structured in 8 modules covering lateral dynamics and torque distribution, vectoring architectures, vehicle state estimation, yaw control strategies, simulation and virtual validation, track tuning, and functional safety and software, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse lateral dynamics and the effect of torque distribution.
Compare torque vectoring architectures.
Estimate vehicle states through sensor fusion.
Design advanced yaw controllers.
Validate the system in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop.
Tune the system on track using real data.
Apply functional safety to system development.
Who it's for
- Vehicle dynamics control engineers.
- Chassis software engineers.
- Motorsport performance engineers.
- Simulation engineers.
- Calibration engineers.
- Functional safety engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262 (functional safety)
- ISO 3888-1 (double lane-change manoeuvre)
- ISO 4138 (steady-state circular driving)
- ISO 7401 (lateral transient response)
- ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics and terminology)
- FIA Formula E Technical Regulations (electric single-seater rules)
- ISO 11898 (CAN bus)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- IPG CarMaker
- VI-CarRealTime
- dSPACE SCALEXIO
- MoTeC i2
8 modules
1.1Bicycle model and understeer gradient1.2Yaw moment and how it is generated1.3Tyre friction ellipse1.4Longitudinal and lateral load transfer1.5Influence of torque split on balance1.6Open, limited-slip and active differentials1.7Brake-based versus motor-based vectoring1.8Physical limits of torque vectoring1.9Cornering performance metrics1.10Lab: bicycle model in MATLAB
2.1Active differentials with multi-plate clutches2.2Rear axles with two electric motors2.3Four in-wheel motor configurations2.4Vectoring in all-wheel-drive vehicles2.5Hydraulic and electromechanical actuators2.6Dynamic response and actuator bandwidth2.7Integration with brakes and ABS2.8Mechanical losses and energy efficiency2.9Applicable motorsport technical regulations2.10Case study: comparing architectures in electric prototypes
3.1Estimating lateral velocity and sideslip angle3.2Kalman and extended Kalman filters3.3Estimating available grip3.4High-frequency inertial sensors and GPS3.5Real-time sensor fusion3.6Estimating tyre forces3.7Robustness against sensor noise and bias3.8Validating estimators with track data3.9Implementation on on-board control units3.10Practical: sideslip estimator with a Kalman filter
4.1Yaw control by reference yaw rate4.2Sliding mode control4.3Model predictive control (MPC)4.4Optimal torque allocation between wheels4.5Combining feedforward and feedback control4.6Coordination with traction control4.7Managing actuator saturation4.8Robustness and stability analysis4.9Gain tuning by circuit type4.10Lab: yaw control in Simulink
5.1High-fidelity vehicle models5.2Pacejka tyre models5.3Standardised dynamic test manoeuvres5.4Driver-in-the-loop simulators5.5Model-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop validation5.6Hardware-in-the-loop testing of the control unit5.7Parameter sensitivity analysis5.8Correlation with logged track data5.9Optimising controller parameters5.10Practical: simulated double lane-change manoeuvre
6.1Instrumenting the test vehicle6.2Closed-circuit test protocols6.3Tuning torque maps by corner6.4Interpreting driver feedback6.5Data analysis by lap and sector6.6Thermal management of motors and brakes6.7System behaviour in the wet6.8Specific qualifying and race maps6.9System reliability in races6.10Case study: tuning vectoring on a technical circuit
7.1Hazard analysis of torque vectoring7.2Failure modes and degradation strategies7.3Safety requirements according to ISO 262627.4Signal plausibility monitoring7.5AUTOSAR-based software architecture7.6Verification and testing of control software7.7Calibration version management7.8On-board diagnostics and event logging7.9Technical documentation of the system7.10Workshop: HARA of a torque vectoring system
8.1Defining the vehicle and category8.2Building the dynamic model8.3Designing the state estimator8.4Designing and tuning the controller8.5Simulation and virtual validation8.6Track test plan8.7Functional safety analysis8.8Writing the technical report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, VI-CarRealTime, dSPACE SCALEXIO and MoTeC i2, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: standardised manoeuvres in a simulator, hardware-in-the-loop testing of the control unit, and torque map tuning on circuit. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 26262, ISO 3888-1, ISO 4138, ISO 7401, ISO 8855, FIA Formula E Technical Regulations, ISO 11898.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, VI-CarRealTime, dSPACE SCALEXIO and MoTeC i2, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector; no university degree is required.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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